Dunkirk (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1958, Dunkirk is a drama and war film directed by Leslie Norman, running about 134 minutes.
What it’s about. A British Corporal in France finds himself responsible for the lives of his men when their officer is killed. He has to get them back to Britain somehow. Meanwhile, British civilians are being dragged into the war with Operation Dynamo, the scheme to get the French and British forces back from the Dunkirk beaches. Some come forward to help, others were less willing.
Who’s in it. Dunkirk stars John Mills as Cpl Tubby Binns, Richard Attenborough as John Holden, Bernard Lee as Charles Foreman and Robert Urquhart as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Dunkirk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dunkirk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dunkirk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dunkirk (1958)?
- In US, Dunkirk is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dunkirk worth watching?
- Dunkirk holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dunkirk?
- Dunkirk stars John Mills, Richard Attenborough, Bernard Lee, Robert Urquhart and Ray Jackson.
- When was Dunkirk released?
- Dunkirk was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.